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Friday, 08 June 2007

UNMIT ­ MEDIA MONITORING

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ACCURACY OF THESE REPORTS

National Media Reports

Man wanted for fatal shooting in Viqueque submits himself

The suspect of the fatal shooting that took place in Viqueque last
Sunday (3/6), Luis da Silva, has submitted himself to the PNTL in Viqueque
on Thursday (6/6).

The Commander-Designate of PNTL, Afonso de Jesus, speaking to a
journalist via mobile phone in Viqueque said that the suspect had been
seriously wounded in the mouth during the incident. (STL)

President loses confidence in PNTL

President José Ramos-Horta reportedly declared that he has lost his
confidence in the PNTL for not fulfilling its role in ensuring law and
order in the country.

Mr. Horta revealed that he lost his confidence in the PNTL members who
were involved in the crisis.

Mr. Horta also pledged that the PNTL will undertake a serious screening
process in June. (STL)

Fretilin's supporters suspected to be involved in disturbances

At a press conference held by the CNE on Thursday (7/6) in Dili, the
CNE Spokesperson, Maria Angelina Sarmento, stated that the National
Congress for the Reconstruction of East Timor (CNRT) suspected that the
supporters of ruling party Fretilin caused disturbances and killed CNRT
supporters, as witnessed on Sunday in Viqueque.

She added that the CNE has presented such evidence to the CNRT. PDHJ
also requested the CNE to investigate the issue of utilizing state
property during the electoral campaign. (STL)

Alcino-Afonso deflecting involvement in Viqueque case

In response to the accusation published by the media on Wednesday (6/6)
that Interior Minister Alcino Barris and PNTL Commander Alfonso de Jesus
were involved in the Viqueque incident last Sunday (3/6), Mr. Alcino and
Mr. Alfonso declared that they objected to such accusations. (STL)

PNTL should change its attitude to restore the people's confidence

President José Ramos-Horta stated that the PNTL should change its
attitude in order to restore the confidence of the people of Timor Leste,
which he claims was ruined during last year's crisis.

"There is no tolerance for the police. Next month it will be
reformed," stated Mr. Horta in a speech last Thursday (6/8) at the
PNTL academy in Dili. (TP)

Security maintenance will be tightened for the elections: Ramos Horta

At a meeting held by UNMIT on Thursday (7/8) at the UNMIT Headquarters
in Dili, President José Ramos-Horta stated that the electoral process in
many countries is not always 100% successful. However, as the President of
the Republic he will work hard to collaborate with UNPol and the
International Stabilization Forces (ISF) to uphold security during the
parliamentary elections on 30 June. (TP)

Using other party's attributes in electoral campaign: CNE considers it
as a crime

Fretilin has protested to the CNE in response to the Fretilin-reformist's
use of Fretilin features during the CNRT electoral campaigns.

The CNE Spokesperson, Maria Angelina Sarmento, confirmed on Thursday
(7/6) at the CNE office in Dili, that article 46 of the electoral law
considers the usage of names of other candidates and attributes of the
another party during an electoral campaign as a crime.

She added that the CNE will send a letter to the Public Ministry and
CNRT party, which is headed by former President Kayrala Xanana Gusmão,
requesting an investigation. (DN)